Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-EDvsSigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
105mm / F2.8
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MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
105mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM suits you better
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED116mm long × 83mm diameter
- MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM126.4mm long × 78.3mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED | Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 105mm | 105mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 105mm | 105mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F32 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 31cm | 31cm | +0.00m |
| Max magnification | 1.00× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 750g | 725g | +25g |
| Length | 116mm | 126.4mm | −10.4mm |
| Diameter | 83mm | 78.3mm | +4.7mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 62mm | — |
| Released | 2006 | 2011 | −5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | Yes | Yes | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED relative to MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
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